Tag: travel

Review: Hotel de la Ville, Rome, Italy

Hotel de la Ville is a luxurious five-star hotel that offers guests elegance and escapism. Part of the family-owned Rocco Forte Hotels, walking through the doors of this impressive 18th century Roman palazzo is like stepping back in time. Design stalwart Tommaso Ziffer is behind the hotel’s transformation, following his appointment by Olga Polizzi, Sir Rocco Forte’s sister and director…

By travelyoutopia April 12, 2023 0

Best Walking Holidays in the UK

Walking has so many health benefits and is a great way to discover new destinations. I love walking and being outside in the elements, surrounded by nature. After a long day of hiking there’s nothing better than bedding down in a charming local pub or hotel, eating good food and having a drink or two.…

By travelyoutopia March 21, 2023 0

Review: Hub by Premier Inn, London, UK

I’ve reviewed my fair share of five-star hotels and there’s nothing I love more than a bit of luxury. But, for a short stay in a hotel that you’re probably not going to spend a huge amount of time in, I’ve been a long-time fan of the Premier Inn and I’m not afraid to admit…

By travelyoutopia March 1, 2023 0

Review: Santo Pure Oia Suites & Villas, Santorini, Greece

Santo Pure Oia Suites & Villas are located on the outskirts of Santorini’s most popular village, Oia, just a 15-minute drive from the airport. The resort has been designed in the style of a Santorinian village, with a design concept that combines traditional Cycladic architecture with unpretentious, contemporary multi-ethnic design. Travelling as a family with older…

By travelyoutopia January 23, 2023 0

4 Reasons Why You Should Visit Slovenia

I’m tempted not to share my Slovenia tips because the country is so surprisingly lovely I want to keep it all to myself. If you’re thinking about planning your summer trip, Slovenia should be high up on your list of places to visit. This teeny country, sandwiched between Italy, Austria, Hungary and Croatia, is so small,…

By travelyoutopia November 28, 2022 0

Alternative Guide To Manchester, UK

There’s much more to Manchester than football and the Northern Quarter. This buzzing northern city is famed for its music, nightlife, food scene, architecture, shopping and fascinating history. In the 1800s it was one of the UK’s most important industrial power houses, known globally for its cotton trade. Take a walk around the city and…

By travelyoutopia November 14, 2022 0

Paris Rediscovered

OK, I’m going to say it. I’ve never particularly liked Paris. I’ve always found it a little over rated. But as I wandered the streets in the sunshine last week, going nowhere in particular I discovered a newfound love for the city. I also uncovered parts of Paris I didn’t even know existed, maybe because…

By travelyoutopia July 26, 2022 0

London Like A local

Whenever I visit London I usually end up going to the same old places. Drinks in Soho, meet friends in Balham, shop with the kids in the West End, walk along the South Bank, meet a client at Kings Cross. There are so many parts of London I’ve never explored, despite living there for years…

By travelyoutopia January 16, 2022 0